Chief Bender Signed "Crack Batteries" Photo

Baseball player; born in Crow Wing County, Minn. A Chippewa Indian, he won 210 games during his 16-year career as a right-handed pitcher (1903--25), mostly with the Philadelphia Athletics. He pitched two no-hitters. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1953. This photo appears to be cut down from something larger to accommodate Chief Bender's image. Scuffing next to Bender image goes though photo. "1943" in pencil has been erased. Signature is bold near mint black fountain pen signature.